Application of Gamma Irradiation Technology to Health Care

The presence of an operational gamma irradiation facility can promote the establishment of more industries for the manufacture of single-use medical devices, pharmaceutical and cosmetic products and packages. Services which could be provided in the area of radiation processing with regard to health care include:

Radiosterilisation of medical devices, pharmaceutical and cosmetic products and packages.

Reduction of food borne diseases through the destruction of pathogenic microorganisms in food products.

Production of hydrogels for the treatment of burns, which heals three times faster than with the common gel.